For more than a year, the National Army Academy in Lviv has been led by Roman Kachur, a Hero of Ukraine and Armed Forces Colonel who took over the institution following a Ministry of Defense inspection triggered by mounting criticism over cadets’ training conditions and living standards.
In an interview with Ukrinform, Colonel Kachur spoke about his combat experience, the unusual process through which he was appointed head of the academy, and the reforms already introduced in the educational system, daily routines, cadets’ living conditions, and the overall attitude toward cadets within the institution’s leadership culture.
COMBAT-PROVEN: FROM DONETSK AIRPORT TO ARTILLERY COMMAND
Ukrinform: Roman Volodymyrovych, please tell us about yourself and your combat experience during the Anti-Terrorist Operation and the full-scale war.
Roman Kachur: Like most of my fellow officers, I began my combat career in 2014. At the time, I was commanding a checkpoint near Kramatorsk. I later served in the 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade, including during the battles for Donetsk International Airport. Afterward, I became commander of the 55th Separate Artillery Brigade, where I ultimately met the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
